Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
fucosus
ID:
374535

Status:
valid

Authors:
K.L.Wilson

Source:
wcs

Year:
1991

Citation Micro:
Telopea 4: 461 (1991)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000373867



Common Names

  • Fuzzy Nut-Sedge
  • Fuzzy Sedge
  • Fuzzy Cyperus


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Description

Cyperus fucosus (also called Spreading Flatsedge, among many other common names) is a perennial grass-like plant native to the Mediterranean region. It is found in moist, sunny habitats such as meadows, marshes, and riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Cyperus fucosus is a perennial grass native to East Asia. It is often used as an ornamental grass in gardens and parks, and its leaves are used for weaving and basketry. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cyperus fucosus has small, yellow-green flowers with three petals. The seeds are small, brown, and oval-shaped. The seedlings have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyperus fucosus is a species of flowering plant in the family Cyperaceae. It is native to Europe and Asia, and is widely cultivated as an ornamental. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a sunny spot in well-drained soil. Division should be done in spring or summer and the divisions should be planted in a well-drained soil mix. The plant prefers full sun and moist soil.

Where to Find Cyperus fucosus

Cyperus fucosus can be found in Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia.

Cyperus fucosus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cyperus fucosus?

Cyperus fucosus

What is the common name of Cyperus fucosus?

Fucus Flatsedge

What is the habitat of Cyperus fucosus?

It is found in wet areas, such as marshes, swamps, and wet meadows.

Species in the Cyperus genus

Cyperus acuminatus, Cyperus acuticarinatus, Cyperus aethiops, Cyperus affinis, Cyperus afroalpinus, Cyperus afrodunensis, Cyperus afroechinatus, Cyperus afromontanus, Cyperus afropumilus, Cyperus afrovaricus, Cyperus aggregatus, Cyperus ajax, Cyperus alatus, Cyperus albiceps, Cyperus albogracilis, Cyperus albopilosus, Cyperus albopurpureus, Cyperus albosanguineus, Cyperus albostriatus, Cyperus albus, Cyperus alleizettei, Cyperus almensis, Cyperus alopecuroides, Cyperus alterniflorus, Cyperus alternifolius, Cyperus altochrysocephalus, Cyperus altomicroglumis, Cyperus altsonii, Cyperus alulatus, Cyperus amabilis, Cyperus amauropus, Cyperus amuricocompressus, Cyperus amuricus, Cyperus anderssonii, Cyperus angolensis, Cyperus angustatus, Cyperus anisitsii, Cyperus ankaizinensis, Cyperus ankaratrensis, Cyperus antillanus, Cyperus appendiculatus, Cyperus aquatilis, Cyperus arenarius, Cyperus armstrongii, Cyperus aromaticus, Cyperus arsenei, Cyperus articulatus, Cyperus aschenbornianus, Cyperus assimilis, Cyperus astartodes,

Species in the Cyperaceae family

Abildgaardia mexicana, Abildgaardia ovata, Abildgaardia schoenoides, Abildgaardia triflora, Abildgaardia oxystachya, Abildgaardia odontocarpa, Abildgaardia macrantha, Abildgaardia fusiformis, Abildgaardia pachyptera, Actinoschoenus repens, Actinoschoenus yunnanensis, Actinoschoenus aphyllus, Actinoscirpus grossus, Afrotrilepis jaegeri, Afrotrilepis pilosa, Amphiscirpus nevadensis, Arthrostylis aphylla, Arthrostylis planiculmis, Becquerelia clarkei, Becquerelia cymosa, Becquerelia discolor, Becquerelia merkeliana, Becquerelia muricata, Becquerelia tuberculata, Bisboeckelera irrigua, Bisboeckelera longifolia, Bisboeckelera microcephala, Bisboeckelera vinacea, Blysmus compressus, Blysmus mongolicola, Blysmus rufus, Blysmus sinocompressus, Bolboschoenoplectus mariqueter, Bolboschoenus caldwellii, Bolboschoenus capensis, Bolboschoenus fluviatilis, Bolboschoenus glaucus, Bolboschoenus grandispicus, Bolboschoenus laticarpus, Bolboschoenus maritimus, Bolboschoenus medianus, Bolboschoenus nobilis, Bolboschoenus novae-angliae, Bolboschoenus planiculmis, Bolboschoenus robustus, Bolboschoenus schmidii, Bolboschoenus stagnicola, Bolboschoenus yagara, Bolboschoenus koshevnikovii, Bolboschoenus biconcavus,

References

Karen L. Wilson (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.L.Wilson' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:959663-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].